Digital Library of Appalachia

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Autobiography of John C. Shaw
Education
A self-published autobiography of John C. Shaw, educator and former president of West Liberty Normal School (now West Liberty State College) from 1908-1919.
West Virginia Wesleyan College

Arthur T. Abernathy
Children; Politicians; Photography;
Empty envelope with writing on front and back.
Tusculum College

[Celebration of May Day on the campus of Lincoln Memorial University] / by [unknown].
Days -- Appalachian Region, Southern.; Festivals -- Appalachian Region, Southern.; Spring festivals -- Appalachian Region, Southern.
This photograph shows the festive Spring celebration of "May Day" on the campus of Lincoln Memorial University in the 1950's.
Lincoln Memorial University

Southern mountain workers' conference / [unknown]. In Mountain herald / Lincoln Memorial University.
Campbell, John Charles -- 1867-1919.; Conference of Southern Mountain Workers (Knoxville, Tenn.)
An article from the "Mountain Herald," about the thirteenth annual program of the Conference of Southern Mountain workers held in Knoxville, Tennessee, on March 17-19, 1925. About two hundred delegates represented most of the schools in...
Lincoln Memorial University

Shakespearean survivals in the mountains / Vryling W. Buffum. In Mountain herald / Lincoln Memorial University.
Appalachian Region, Southern -- English language -- Dialects.; English language -- Dialects -- Appalachian Region, Southern.
Conclusion of an article from the "Mountain Herald," about how the Southern Appalachian mountain people are closely connected with Shakespeare's world through ballads, social customs and in speech and grammatical usages. The author...
Lincoln Memorial University

Shakespearean survivals in the mountains / Vryling W. Buffum. In Mountain herald / Lincoln Memorial University.
Appalachian Region, Southern -- English language -- Dialects.; English language -- Dialects -- Appalachian Region, Southern.
Part 1 of 2: An article from the "Mountain Herald," about how the Southern Appalachian mountain people are closely connected with Shakespeare's world through ballads, social customs and in speech and grammatical usages. The author...
Lincoln Memorial University

Why it is / [unknown]. In Mountain herald / Lincoln Memorial University.
Appalachian Region, Southern -- Education.; Appalachian Region, Southern -- Social life and customs.; Lincoln Memorial University (Harrogate, Tenn.)
An illustrated article from the "Mountain Herald," about the founding of Lincoln Memorial University in relation to regional advancement. Many families live in rural isolation and impoverished conditions of the Southern Appalachians. A...
Lincoln Memorial University

New blooded stock" / [unknown]. In Mountain herald / Lincoln Memorial University.
Agricultural education -- United States -- Tennessee.; Agriculture -- Appalachian Region, Southern -- Education.; Appalachian Region, Southern -- Agriculture.; Dairy farming -- Appalachian Region, Southern -- Education.; Lincoln Memorial...
Two articles from the "Mountain Herald," about the acquisition of new cattle stock for the farm and dairy of Lincoln Memorial University in 1916. The addition of the pure-bred stock represents many of the best and finest herds in Ohio,...
Lincoln Memorial University

Conference of mountain workers / [unknown]. In Mountain herald / Lincoln Memorial University.
Conference of Southern Mountain Workers (Knoxville, Tenn.) ; East Tennessee State Normal School.; Lincoln Memorial University (Harrogate, Tenn.); Universities and colleges -- United States -- Appalachian Region, Southern -- Congresses and...
An article from the "Mountain Herald," about the March 29th and 30th, 1916 annual conference of the college and preparatory schools in the Southern Appalachians. The first address was delivered by Hon. Samuel W. Sherrill, State...
Lincoln Memorial University

That Old Southern Train
Banjos;
Mattie Oakes Jacobs plays the banjo in her home in Red Valley, Virginia, for interviewer, Vaughan Webb.
Ferrum College

Woman's Edition of The New Dominion - Volume 30, Number 37 - Dec. 30, 1896
Women; Newspapers
Dec. 30, 1896 magazine. Includes articles on area church histories, society news, school histories, and local news, as well as advertisements from area businesses.
West Virginia Wesleyan College

[Carnegie Library on the campus of Lincoln Memorial University] / by [unknown].
Carnegie libraries -- Appalachian Region, Southern.; Library buildings -- Appalachian Region, Southern.
This photograph shows the exterior of Carnegie Library, built in 1906, on the campus of Lincoln Memorial University. The construction of the library building was endowed by philanthropic contributions from Andrew Carnegie, the famous Pennsylvania...
Lincoln Memorial University

[Picnic on the Pinnacle above the township of Cumberland Gap, Tennessee] / by [unknown].
Outdoor recreation -- Appalachian Region, Southern. ; Picnicking -- Appalachian Region, Southern.
This photograph shows students atop the Pinnacle above the township of Cumberland Gap, Tennessee. This area is above the famous pioneer "Wilderness Road" at the entrance to Kentucky.
Lincoln Memorial University

[Miss Butler and her basket weaving class] / [unknown].
Basket making -- Appalachian Region, Southern.; Weaving -- Appalachian Region, Southern.; Weaving -- Tennessee -- Harrogate -- Education.
This photograph is of Myra Butler's weaving class, in the Domestic Economy program at Lincoln Memorial University, Harrogate, Tennessee. The "hands-on" experience of the technique is seen in process, with the various styles of dress and...
Lincoln Memorial University

The Problem of the mountains.
Appalachian Region, Southern -- Agriculture.; Lincoln Memorial University (Harrogate, Tenn.) -- History.; Appalachian Region, Southern -- Social life and customs.;
The article relates to the Cumberland Gap region, at the tri-states intersection of Kentucky, Virginia, and Tennessee and the need for conservation and education in the life and industry in this Appalachian region.
Lincoln Memorial University

The mountain conference / [unknown]. In Mountain herald / Lincoln Memorial University.
Campbell, John Charles -- 1867-1919.; Education, Rural -- Appalachian Region, Southern -- Congresses and conventions.; Universities and colleges -- United States -- Appalachian Region, Southern -- Congresses and conventions.
An article from the "Mountain Herald" about the "Mountain Conference" at Knoxville: "it includes all churches, all professions, all interests pertaining to the mountains." It was originated and developed by John C....
Lincoln Memorial University

Ralph Stout, an Academy student, writes on the Farm / [by] Ralph Stout. In Mountain herald / Lincoln Memorial University.
Agriculture -- Appalachian Region, Southern -- Education.; Stout, Ralph.; Woodwork (Manual training) -- Appalachian Region, Southern -- Education.
An article from the "Mountain Herald" written by an "Academy student" of Lincoln Memorial University about the various industrial departments where nearly "three-fourths of the boys" work in one of three areas:...
Lincoln Memorial University

A mountain girl speaks / [by] Irene Bolton. In Mountain herald / Lincoln Memorial University.
Appalachian Region, Southern -- English language -- Dialects.; Bolton, Irene.; English language -- Dialects -- Appalachian Region, Southern.
An article from the "Mountain Herald" by Irene Bolton, a student at Lincoln Memorial University, about the old English expressions still manifest in the Appalachian Mountains. Many examples and usages are given, as to how the mountain...
Lincoln Memorial University

My dialect / by a former student. In Mountain herald / Lincoln Memorial University.
Appalachian Region, Southern -- English language -- Dialects.; English language -- Dialects -- Appalachian Region, Southern.; English language -- Dialects -- Kentucky.; English language -- Dialects -- Tennessee, East.
An article from the "Mountain Herald," about the mountain dialect of a student of Lincoln Memorial University. Some of the linguistic expressions of his childhood are detailed, as well as reminiscences about visits to his grandfather's...
Lincoln Memorial University

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